John Bristol — How to Get Ahead in Advertising Character Profile

About John Bristol

Denis's boss at the advertising firm. He embodies the cynical, profit-driven advertising industry that clashes with Denis's ethical concerns, serving as a catalyst for his breakdown and eventual transformation.

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Wilson

Appears in

How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• John Bristol — Social Indirect Colleague — Julia Bagley (Rachel Ward)

  Acquaintances linked through the protagonist's workplace.

• John Bristol — Professional Subordinate — Denis Dimbleby Bagley (Richard E. Grant)

  Employee reporting to a corporate executive.

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